Development cartridge, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
US10310410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/163
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes: a cartridge; a developer container, in which the cartridge allows the developer container to be movable between first and second positions; an apparatus main body including an opening through which the cartridge passes when the cartridge is attached and an opening and closing member movable between an open position to open the opening and a close position to close the opening; and a moving member moving to be at different positions between a case where the developer container is attached at the first position and a case where it is attached at the second position, and when the developer container is attached at the first position, the moving member is at a position of preventing movement from the open position to the close position, and when it is attached at the second position, the moving member is at a position of allowing the movement.
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